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1 Shilling - George V
| Silver (.500) (Copper .400, .050 Nickel, .050 Zinc) | 5.6552 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1934-1936 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1873-1969) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (Copper .400, .050 Nickel, .050 Zinc) |
| Weight | 5.6552 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Outrigger canoe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHILLING
19 34
FIJI
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Milled
Comment
Of the coins dated 1934, 200,000 were minted in 1933 and 160,000 were minted in 1934.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George V 1934-1936 coin from Fiji is that it was minted during a time when Fiji was still a British colony, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse of the coin features an image of King George V, who was the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom at the time, while the reverse features the Fijian coat of arms, which includes a shield with the British Union Jack in the upper left corner. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights Fiji's connection to the British Empire during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 360000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 140000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George V 1934-1936 coin.
